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Walthill Elementary School vs. Pender Elementary School

Should you attend Walthill Elementary School or Pender Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walthill Elementary School
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pender Elementary School
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Walthill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Pender Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walthill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pender Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
168 students
239 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walthill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pender Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walthill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pender Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walthill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pender Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walthill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walthill Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pender Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pender Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#893 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#21 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walthill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pender Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walthill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walthill Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pender Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pender Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walthill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walthill Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pender Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pender Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 10% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walthill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pender Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
35
Kindergarten Students
21
31
Grade 1 Students
10
27
Grade 2 Students
19
22
Grade 3 Students
19
22
Grade 4 Students
18
39
Grade 5 Students
19
32
Grade 6 Students
26
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
90%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walthill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walthill Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walthill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walthill Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walthill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walthill Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
4%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walthill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walthill Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walthill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walthill Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pender Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pender Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walthill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walthill Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pender Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pender Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walthill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walthill Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pender Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pender Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walthill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walthill Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pender Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pender Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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